De president
Example: De president sprak tijdens de belangrijke historische bijeenkomst.
Definition
"De president" refers to the highest-ranking official in a country or organization, often serving as the head of state or government. This person typically oversees important political decisions, represents the nation, and leads during significant historical events.
Etymology
The word "de president" comes from the Latin 'praesidens,' meaning 'one who presides' or 'sits in front.' It entered Dutch through French and has been used to denote the leader of a country or organization since the early modern period. Did you know? The term originally referred to anyone who presided over a meeting or assembly, not just political leaders.
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"De president" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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